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Citrine

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Citrine and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCl

Citrine and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Citrine and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.