Wernerite and Chambersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.50
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
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None
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wernerite and Chambersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite 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 Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wernerite and Chambersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.