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Pleonaste and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pleonaste and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pleonaste and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.