Steatite and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Steatite and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Steatite and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.