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Citrine and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.77   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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