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Kunzite and Citrine 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
3.15-3.212.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO2

Kunzite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Kunzite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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