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Vesuvianite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
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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Vesuvianite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

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

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