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Citrine and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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
2.652.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.