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Citrine and Cancrinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.42-2.52
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.