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Ulexite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ulexite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ulexite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.