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Citrine and Serpentine Physical Properties

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
2.652.44-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.