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Citrine and Goshenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Citrine and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Citrine and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.