Spodumene and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
SiO2
  
Spodumene and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Spodumene and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.