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Nacre and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
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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Nacre and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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