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Citrine and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Citrine and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Citrine and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.