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Citrine

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Citrine and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.