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Inderite and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.20-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Inderite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Steatite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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

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