Citrine and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Citrine

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Citrine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Citrine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.