Citrine and Ametrine Physical Properties

Citrine

Ametrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Citrine and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Citrine and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.