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Thulite and Ulexite Physical Properties


Ulexite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
1.65-1.99  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Thulite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Ulexite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

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

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