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Citrine

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Citrine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Citrine and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Citrine and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.