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Citrine and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite 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   
3.02   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Citrine and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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