Citrine and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
4.27-4.29
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Citrine and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Citrine and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.