Steatite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Steatite

Chrysoprase

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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

2.20-2.802.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Steatite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Steatite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.