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Jet and Wernerite Physical Properties


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Wernerite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
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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Jet and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Jet and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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