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Citrine and Benitoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.