Wernerite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Wernerite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.56.5-7

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)

SiO₂

Wernerite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian 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 Carnelian- SiO₂

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Wernerite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.