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Citrine and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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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