Citrine and Chromite Physical Properties

Citrine

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Fe++Cr2O4

Citrine and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Citrine and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.