ulexite

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:colemanite
borax
gptkbp:category borate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula NaCaB5O6(OH)6·5H2O
gptkbp:color white
colorless
gptkbp:crystalSystem triclinic
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1850
gptkbp:event evaporite deposits
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ulexite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Ule
gptkbp:luster vitreous
silky
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Georg_Ludwig_Ulex
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:TV_rock
gptkbp:opticalProperties fiber optic effect
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 1.95
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:transparency translucent
gptkbp:uses manufacture of glass
manufacture of ceramics
manufacture of detergents
source of boron
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6