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Citrine and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Citrine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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