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Wernerite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wernerite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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