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Sussexite and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Sussexite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Sussexite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.