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Weloganite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Weloganite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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