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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.50-2.80-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
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Cleavage

Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

5-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Wernerite and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Wernerite and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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