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Citrine and Strontianite 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
2.653.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.