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Pleonaste and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pleonaste and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Almandine 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 Pleonaste and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pleonaste and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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