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Citrine and Brazilianite 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
2.65
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.