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Gahnospinel and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.552.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Gahnospinel and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Gahnospinel and Citrine Specific Gravity

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