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Ulexite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
2.15
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ulexite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ulexite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.