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Wernerite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
4
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)
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Wernerite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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)
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Wernerite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.