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Citrine and Glaucophane 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
2.653-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Citrine and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Citrine and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.