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Sylvite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sylvite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Childrenite chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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