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Citrine

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Citrine and Carnelian Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Citrine and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Citrine and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.