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Citrine and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite 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   
2.85-3.00   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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