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Pleonaste and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
3.804.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pleonaste and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pleonaste and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.