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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Feldspar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.56-2.75
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
two or three

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
KAlSi3O8

Weloganite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8

Weloganite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.