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Ulexite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Ulexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Ulexite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Ulexite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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