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Citrine and Mellite 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
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.