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Citrine
Citrine

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Citrine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
78.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
BeAl 2 O 4

Citrine and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Citrine and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.