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Rhodolite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO2   

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Rhodolite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Citrine chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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