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Garnet and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
SiO2   

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Garnet and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Citrine chemical formula.

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Garnet and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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