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Steatite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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