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Citrine and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.