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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

34.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Weloganite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Weloganite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.