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Sussexite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sussexite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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