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Wernerite and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.803.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
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)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wernerite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite 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 Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wernerite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.