Home
Gemstones


Citrine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.9-3.1   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Citrine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Citrine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones