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Dioptase and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Dioptase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.35   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect in three directions   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Dioptase and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Citrine chemical formula.

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Dioptase and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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