Sussexite and Pearl Physical Properties

Sussexite

Pearl

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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

3.302.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sussexite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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

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Sussexite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.