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Herderite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Herderite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Herderite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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