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Citrine and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Citrine and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Citrine and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.