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Citrine and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Citrine and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Citrine and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.