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Citrine and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

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
3.07-3.13
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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

Citrine and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.