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Ulexite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ulexite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ulexite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.