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Citrine and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Citrine and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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