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Citrine

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Citrine and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Citrine and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Citrine and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.