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Quartz and Ulexite Physical Properties


Ulexite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.65-1.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Quartz and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Ulexite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Ulexite Specific Gravity

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

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