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Citrine and Shattuckite 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
2.653.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.