Citrine and Iddingsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.5-2.8
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Citrine and Iddingsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Citrine and Iddingsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.