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Sapphire and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO2

Sapphire and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Sapphire and Citrine Specific Gravity

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

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