Steatite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Steatite

Amblygonite

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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

2.20-2.802.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Steatite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Steatite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.