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Citrine and Bytownite Physical Properties

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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
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.