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Diopside and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO2

Diopside and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Diopside and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.