Wernerite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wernerite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wernerite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.