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Wernerite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wernerite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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