Ulexite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Ulexite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ulexite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.