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Citrine and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaMgSi2O6

Citrine and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Citrine and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.