Sussexite and Diamond Physical Properties

Sussexite

Diamond

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.303.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sussexite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Sussexite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.