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Glaucophane and Citrine Physical Properties

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
3-3.15
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Glaucophane and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Citrine 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 Glaucophane and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Glaucophane and Citrine Specific Gravity

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