Sussexite

Sussexiet, Sussexit, Sussexita, Суссексит, サセックス石, 서섹사이트, 硼錳礦


Commonly known      rarer (so called collectors stones)      very rare (rarities)      relatively rare organic material


Formula: MnBO2(OH)
Mineral class: borates
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Mohs scale: 3 - 3.5
Density (g/cm3): 3.30
Refractive index: 1.67 - 1.73
Cleavage: perfect
Colors: white, yellowish, pink
Transparency: translucent
Luster: silky - pearly
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest crystal: 0,7 cm?
Deposits: worldwide
Discovery: 1868
1st Description: 1868 (Brush)
Name: from its type locality in Sussex County / New Jersey / USA

Sussexite Mineral

Size: 7.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm

Origin: Sterling Mine / Ogdensburg / Sussex County / New Jersey / USA

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Sussexite Mineral

Sussexite

Weight: 0.38 ct

Origin: Franklin / New Jersey / USA

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Sussexite

Size: 0.94 x 0.72 cm
Weight: 2.14 ct
Origin: Franklin / New Jersey / USA

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