Citrine and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65
2.25-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.