Pleonaste and Zircon Physical Properties

Pleonaste

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.803.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

87.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Pleonaste and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Pleonaste and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonaste and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonaste and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonaste is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.