Pleonaste and Halite Physical Properties

Pleonaste and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Pleonaste and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.