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Scorzalite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.313.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite and Childrenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Scorzalite and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.