Verdite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
3.06-3.25
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Verdite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Verdite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.