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Citrine and Prehnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Citrine and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Citrine and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.