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Diamond and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
10  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
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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Diamond and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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