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Stichtite and Sussexite 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
2.11-2.203.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Stichtite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite and Sussexite 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 Stichtite and Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Stichtite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.