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Citrine and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZrSiO4   

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Citrine and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Citrine and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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