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Wernerite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
3.09
1.5 Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
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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)
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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)
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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.