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Citrine and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.9-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.