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Citrine and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Citrine and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Citrine and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.