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Citrine and Dumortierite 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
2.653.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Citrine and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Citrine and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.