Sussexite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Sussexite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Sussexite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.