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Adularia and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Adularia and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Wernerite 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 Adularia and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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