Pleonaste and Atacamite Physical Properties

Pleonaste and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Pleonaste and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.