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Ulexite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ulexite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Albite 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 Ulexite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ulexite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.