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Wernerite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.81  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wernerite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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