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Magnetite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich 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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Magnetite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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