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Bastnsite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
2.65   

Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Bastnsite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Citrine 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 Bastnsite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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