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Steatite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Steatite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Steatite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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