Wernerite and Iolite Physical Properties

Wernerite

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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

2.50-2.802.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.57-7.5

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)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Wernerite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Wernerite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.