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Citrine and Ulexite 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
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.