Steatite and Angelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Steatite and Angelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Angelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Angelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Angelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is Not Available whereas that of Angelite is Not Available.