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Citrine and Fire Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.