Steatite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Steatite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.