Steatite and Celestine Physical Properties

Steatite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.803.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Steatite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Steatite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.