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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Weloganite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Anorthite 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 Weloganite and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Weloganite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.