Barite and Citrine Physical Properties

Barite

Citrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

SiO₂

Barite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Citrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

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Barite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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