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Sussexite and Amazonite 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
3.30
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi3O8

Sussexite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Sussexite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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