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Weloganite
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Weloganite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.221.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
KCl

Weloganite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Weloganite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.