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Citrine and Franklinite 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
5.05-5.22
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.