Steatite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Steatite

Eosphorite

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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

2.20-2.803.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Steatite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Steatite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.