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Citrine and Hiddenite 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
2.653.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Citrine and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Citrine and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.