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Citrine and Hydrophane Physical Properties


Hydrophane and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Citrine and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

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Citrine and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.

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