Sussexite and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Sussexite and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Sussexite and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.