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