Citrine and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.1-3.5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Granular
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Citrine and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Citrine and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.