Sussexite and Albite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sussexite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Albite 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 Sussexite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sussexite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.