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Citrine and Shortite Physical Properties

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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
2.652.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.