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Weloganite and Rutile Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.224.20-4.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Weloganite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Weloganite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.