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Citrine and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Citrine and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Citrine and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.