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Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.