Citrine and Sylvite Physical Properties

Citrine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Citrine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.