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Citrine and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
4.48
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaSO4

Citrine and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Citrine and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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