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Amazonite and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.20-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Amazonite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Steatite 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 Amazonite and Steatite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.

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