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Diamond and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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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   
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Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Not Available   

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

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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.

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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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