Wernerite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.00-3.25
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Wernerite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2
Wernerite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.