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Citrine and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.