Citrine and Corundum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.90-4.05
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
None – parting in 3 directions
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Citrine and Corundum Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Citrine and Corundum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.