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Citrine and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.55-4.33   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Citrine and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Citrine and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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