Wernerite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.32-2.38
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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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)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Wernerite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite 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 Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Wernerite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.