Wernerite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Wernerite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.