Soapstone and Shortite Physical Properties

Soapstone and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone and Shortite 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 Soapstone and Shortite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Soapstone- Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Soapstone and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Soapstone and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Soapstone and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Soapstone is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.