Magnesite and Steatite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.122.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Magnesite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Magnesite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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