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Citrine and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.77   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Citrine and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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