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Sussexite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite 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   
3.1   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Sussexite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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