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Citrine and Topazolite Physical Properties

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
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Citrine and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.