Soapstone and Williamsite Physical Properties

Soapstone and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Soapstone- Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Soapstone and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Soapstone and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Soapstone and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Soapstone is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.