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Sogdianite and Steatite Physical Properties

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
2.77-2.90
2.20-2.80
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sogdianite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Steatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sogdianite and Steatite Specific Gravity

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

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