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Zektzerite and Citrine Physical Properties

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
2.79
2.65
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Zektzerite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Zektzerite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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