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Citrine and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Citrine and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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