Sussexite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sussexite and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sussexite and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.