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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Narsarsukite



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Wernerite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.56-7
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)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wernerite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wernerite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.