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Citrine and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
[C,H,O]   

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Citrine and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Citrine and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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