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Citrine

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Citrine and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.