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Ulexite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
6.3
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ulexite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ulexite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.