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Wernerite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.803.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
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)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.