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Chalcedony and Ulexite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Ulexite 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 Chalcedony and Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.