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Citrine and Cat s Eye 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
2.65
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Citrine and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Citrine and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.

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