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Citrine and Sunstone 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
2.65
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Citrine and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Citrine and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.