Sussexite and Marialite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sussexite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sussexite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.