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Friedelite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
2.65   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Friedelite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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