Morganite and Citrine Physical Properties

Morganite

Citrine

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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

2.71-2.90

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

SiO₂

Morganite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Citrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂

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Morganite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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