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Hercynite
Hercynite

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Hercynite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.393.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

7.5-83
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Hercynite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Hercynite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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