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Sussexite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
3.63-3.79   

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

Cleavage
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{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sussexite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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