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Citrine

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Citrine and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
C20H36

Citrine and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Citrine and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.