Pleonaste and Variscite Physical Properties

Pleonaste

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.802.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

84-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Pleonaste and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Pleonaste and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.