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Citrine and Marialite 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
2.652.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.