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Feldspar and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
two or three   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Feldspar and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Citrine chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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