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Citrine and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Citrine and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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