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Citrine and Hessonite Physical Properties

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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
2.653.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.