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Steatite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Steatite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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