Carnelian and Wernerite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Wernerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Wernerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
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)

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Carnelian and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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