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Citrine and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.51-2.63   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Citrine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Citrine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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