Wernerite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.65
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 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Wernerite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Wernerite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.