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Charlesite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
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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Charlesite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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