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Ulexite
Ulexite

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Ulexite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.65-1.996.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

2-2.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C20H36

Ulexite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Ulexite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.