Nuummite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on 210
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Nuummite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Steatite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nuummite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.