Citrine and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.2-3.4
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[100] [001] perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO2
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Citrine and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Citrine and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.