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Citrine and Ekanite Physical Properties

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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
2.653.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Citrine and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.