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Citrine and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Citrine and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Andradite 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 Citrine and Andradite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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