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Wernerite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Wernerite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Adamite 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 Wernerite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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