Tourmaline and Wernerite Physical Properties

Tourmaline and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
• 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)

Tourmaline and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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