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Citrine and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.79
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Citrine and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Citrine and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.