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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.226.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Weloganite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Weloganite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.