Citrine and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-7
  
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.