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Citrine and Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.