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Citrine and Zincite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
2.65
-
Indiscernible
7
SiO2
 
Brittle
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5.50-5.90
Conchoidal
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
4
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Zincite Specific Gravity

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