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Wernerite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.803.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.58
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)
MgAl2O4

Wernerite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl2O4

Wernerite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.