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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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
2.50-2.802.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56.5-7
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)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.