Friedelite and Wernerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.50-2.80
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich 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)
Friedelite and Wernerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Wernerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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)
Friedelite and Wernerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.