Wernerite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Wernerite

Rhodolite

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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

2.50-2.803.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.57-7.5

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)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Wernerite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Wernerite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.