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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.224.1-4.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Weloganite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Weloganite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.