Citrine and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Citrine

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Citrine and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.