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Sussexite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30   
4-4.2   

Fracture
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Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Sussexite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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