Sussexite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.301.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sussexite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sussexite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.