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Citrine and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.