Lawsonite and Steatite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Lawsonite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Steatite chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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