Sussexite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sussexite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sussexite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.