Diamond and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Diamond and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Diamond and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.
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