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Piemontite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
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Piemontite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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

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