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Citrine and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
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

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.