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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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H₂SO₄

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.74-3.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.55-5.5
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)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wernerite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wernerite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.