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Citrine and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Citrine and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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