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Wernerite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Wernerite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Weloganite 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 Wernerite and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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