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Sussexite and Siderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.30
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None
3-3.5
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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3.83-3.89
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {01 1 1}
3.5-4.5
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sussexite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite Vs Siderite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is whereas that of Siderite is .