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Weloganite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Weloganite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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