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Sellaite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
MgF 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)  

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Sellaite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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