Crystal Quartz and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65
Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
Crystal Quartz and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz and Citrine 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 Crystal Quartz and Citrine chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Crystal Quartz and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.