Sussexite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Sussexite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Sussexite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.