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Citrine and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.20-2.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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