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Steatite and Amazonite 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
2.20-2.80
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8

Steatite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Steatite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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