Citrine and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Citrine

Clinozoisite

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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

2.653.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Citrine and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.