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Blue quartz and Steatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite
 
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2.20-2.80
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Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Blue quartz and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Steatite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz Vs Steatite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is whereas that of Steatite is .