Kyanite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Kyanite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Pleonaste chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kyanite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

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