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Citrine and Amazonite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi3O8

Citrine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Citrine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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