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Citrine and Scolecite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.