Sussexite and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
  
2.65
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Sussexite and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Sussexite and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.