Steatite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Not Available
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
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7-8.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Steatite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Steatite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.