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Citrine and Ludlamite 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
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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