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Citrine and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.78   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Citrine and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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