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Citrine and Jadeite 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
2.65
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.