Variscite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Variscite

Wernerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.50-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Wernerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
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)

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Variscite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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