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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Schorlomite 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
2.50-2.803.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.57-7.5
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)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wernerite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wernerite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.