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Citrine

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Citrine and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Citrine and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Citrine and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.