Steatite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Aegirine 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 Steatite and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.