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Sunstone 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
2.62-2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
001
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2

Sunstone and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Sunstone and Citrine Specific Gravity

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