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Wernerite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.50-2.803.09
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.58
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)
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Wernerite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Wernerite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.