Chrysotile and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Chrysotile and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Chrysotile and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.