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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Boracite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.95-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
None

Mohs Hardness

37-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.