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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.224.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
Fe++Cr2O4

Weloganite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Weloganite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.