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Beryllonite
Beryllonite

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Beryllonite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.873.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Beryllonite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Beryllonite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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