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Citrine and Alunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Citrine and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Citrine and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.