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Citrine and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.32-3.43   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Citrine and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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