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Agate and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
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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Agate and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Agate and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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