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Citrine and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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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
2.656.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Citrine and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Citrine and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.