Friedelite and Steatite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Friedelite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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