Sussexite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Sussexite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Sussexite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Sussexite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.