Hydrophane and Steatite Physical Properties

Hydrophane and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hydrophane and Steatite Specific Gravity

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