Apatite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Apatite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apatite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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