Carnelian and Citrine Physical Properties

Carnelian

Citrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Carnelian and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Citrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Citrine Specific Gravity

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