PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- GROUP Borates
- COMPOSITION NaCaB5O6(OH)6·H2OR
- COLOR Colourless, white
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Monoclinic
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Nodular, acicular
- HARDNESS 2.5
- FRACTURE Uneven
- EXFOLIATION Perfect
- GLOSS From vitreous to satin
- STRIP White
- TRANSPARENCY From transparent to translucent
- SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.0
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ulexite is a hydrated calcium and sodium borate that is usually found in rounded nodular aggregates, often forming white masses with a silky shine. It can also be found forming parallel, colorless, vitreous fibrous aggregates.
Ulexite is known as the television stone due to its ability to amplify and transfer the images through its optical fibers. The name ulexite comes from the German chemist George Ulex.
It is found in lacustrine salt pans and other evaporite basins in desert regions, formed from magmatic fluids rich in boron.< /p>
Deposits: Canada, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, United States and China.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The ulexite is considered a soft energy stone, which relaxes and helps in meditation. It encourages positive thinking and enhances creativity and imagination. It is said that it helps to understand the meaning of dreams and visions, providing clarity on the spiritual path.
