Citrine and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Citrine and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Citrine and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.