Steatite and Axinite Physical Properties

Steatite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Steatite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.