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Citrine and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite 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   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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