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Citrine and Linarite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
5.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.