Steatite and Apache Tear 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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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Steatite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.