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Citrine and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.96
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Citrine and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Ajoite 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 Citrine and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Citrine and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.