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Sussexite and Dumortierite 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
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Sussexite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Sussexite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.