Edenite and Steatite Physical Properties

Edenite

Steatite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.372.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on (110)

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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

Edenite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Compare Gems Found In Africa

Edenite Vs Aegirine

Edenite Vs Alexandrite

Edenite Vs Agate Opal

Edenite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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