Wernerite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
  
3.84
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.