Pleonaste and Amazonite Physical Properties

Pleonaste

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.802.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

KAlSi₃O₈

Pleonaste and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Pleonaste and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.