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Steatite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Steatite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Steatite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.