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Zincite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.902.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Zincite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Zincite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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