Jeremejevite and Steatite Physical Properties

Jeremejevite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jeremejevite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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