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Citrine and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.25-3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.