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Steatite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Steatite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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