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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Dilute acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.