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Adularia and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Adularia and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Weloganite 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 Adularia and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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