Citrine and Charlesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
1.79
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5
  
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.