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Amazonite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
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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Amazonite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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