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Williamsite and Pleonaste 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
2.51-2.633.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
48
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Williamsite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite and Pleonaste 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 Williamsite and Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Williamsite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.