Steatite and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
5.05
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Steatite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Steatite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.