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Citrine and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Citrine and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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