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Citrine and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite 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   
2.80-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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