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Citrine and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Citrine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.