Sussexite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.303.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sussexite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Sussexite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.