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Sussexite and Fayalite 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
4.392
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sussexite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sussexite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.