Citrine and Phenakite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-2.98
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.
