Sussexite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30
3.28-3.31
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sussexite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sussexite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.