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Citrine and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
6.8-7.1   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
C20H36   

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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.

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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.

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