Wernerite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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

2.50-2.802.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Wernerite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Wernerite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.