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Citrine
Citrine

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Citrine and Matrix Opal Physical Properties

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
2.651.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.