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Chondrodite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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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Chondrodite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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