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Pleonaste and Catapleiite 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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pleonaste and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pleonaste and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.