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Pleonaste and Melanite 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
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pleonaste and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pleonaste and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.