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Ulexite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ulexite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ulexite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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