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Montebrasite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Montebrasite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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

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