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Citrine

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Citrine and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.