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Citrine and Apophyllite 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
2.652.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Citrine and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.