Gypsum and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Gypsum and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Gypsum and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.