Sussexite and Schultenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
  
5.943-6.07
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Sussexite and Schultenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sussexite and Schultenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.