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Citrine and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.96   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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