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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.223.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Weloganite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.