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Wernerite
Wernerite

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Wernerite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.50-2.803.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Wernerite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Wernerite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.