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Williamsite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Williamsite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Weloganite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

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

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