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Clinohedrite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Clinohedrite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Citrine 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 Clinohedrite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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