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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

32.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
KMg(SO4)Cl

Weloganite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Weloganite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.