Sussexite and Sard Physical Properties

Sussexite

Sard

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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

3.302.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sussexite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sussexite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.