Ulexite and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
  
2.97-3.03
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
{001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ulexite and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ulexite and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.