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Citrine and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.78-5.20   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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Citrine and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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