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Hambergite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Hambergite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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