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Citrine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Citrine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Citrine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.