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Pleonaste and Herderite 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
2.90-3.02
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pleonaste and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pleonaste and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.