Ulexite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
5.6-5.76
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ulexite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ulexite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.