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Sussexite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.301.25-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sussexite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sussexite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.