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Tanzanite 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
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.352.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO2

Tanzanite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Tanzanite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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