Citrine and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.12
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
7
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Citrine and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Citrine and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.