Citrine and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
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.