Childrenite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 3.06 – 3.25
Refractive Index 1.639 – 1.672
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous,Resinous
Cleavage Imperfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.041
Pleochroism Trichroic

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Childrenite
Mohs hardness of Childrenite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Childrenite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Childrenite

磷锰铁石是一种罕见的磷酸盐矿物,以英国矿物学家约翰·乔治·柴尔德伦命名。这种矿物通常形成棕黄色至黄棕色的斜方晶系晶体,带有树脂光泽,产于花岗伟晶岩中,与锰磷灰石、绿柱石等矿物共生。英国德文郡和葡萄牙是历史上的重要产地,主要作为矿物标本被收藏。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childrenite?
磷锰铁石是一种罕见的磷酸盐矿物,以英国矿物学家约翰·乔治·柴尔德伦命名。这种矿物通常形成棕黄色至黄棕色的斜方晶系晶体,带有树脂光泽,产于花岗伟晶岩中,与锰磷灰石、绿柱石等矿物共生。英国德文郡和葡萄牙是历史上的重要产地,主要作为矿物标本被收藏。
What is the hardness of Childrenite?
Childrenite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Childrenite?
Childrenite is primarily Various.
How much does Childrenite cost?
Childrenite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Childrenite?
Childrenite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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