Rhodolite and Steatite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.20-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Rhodolite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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