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Citrine and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
7.10
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.