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Citrine
Citrine

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Citrine and Nickeline 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
2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.