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Citrine

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Citrine and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2

Citrine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Citrine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.