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Citrine and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.