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Citrine and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Aquamarine and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Citrine and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

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Citrine and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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