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Wernerite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3-3.5
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)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wernerite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Celestine 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 Celestine 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 Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wernerite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.