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Citrine and Topaz Physical Properties

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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
2.65
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Citrine and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Citrine and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.