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Citrine and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, 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)   

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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.

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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.

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