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Wernerite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic  

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
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Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3.5-4.0  

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 Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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