Citrine and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Citrine

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Citrine and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

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Citrine and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.