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Prasiolite and Wernerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.50-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
3,1
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich 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)

Prasiolite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich 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)

Prasiolite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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