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Citrine and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Citrine Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue, 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   

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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.

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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.

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