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Iddingsite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Iddingsite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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