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Ulexite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Ulexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99   
2.65   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Ulexite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Ulexite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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