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Aquamarine and Citrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO2

Aquamarine and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Aquamarine and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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