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Wernerite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wernerite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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