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Vesuvianite and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Vesuvianite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Citrine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Vesuvianite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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