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Citrine and Sanidine Physical Properties

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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
2.652.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Citrine and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.