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Citrine and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Citrine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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