Pietersite and Citrine Physical Properties

Pietersite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Citrine chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

Pietersite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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