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Holmquistite and Pleonaste Physical Properties


Pleonaste and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
3.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Holmquistite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Pleonaste 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 Holmquistite and Pleonaste chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.

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