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Citrine and Thulite 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
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Citrine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Citrine and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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