Ulexite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
  
3.84
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Ulexite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ulexite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.