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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.223.26-3.41
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

Mohs Hardness

37-8.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Weloganite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Weloganite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.