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Citrine and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

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
2.652.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.