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Citrine and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Citrine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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