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Vesuvianite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Vesuvianite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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

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