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Spinel and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spinel and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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