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Citrine and Peridot 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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Citrine and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Citrine and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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