Ulexite and Demantoid Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
3.77-3.95
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ulexite and Demantoid Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ulexite and Demantoid Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.