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Citrine and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Aragonite 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 Citrine and Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.