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Steatite and Feldspar Physical Properties

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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
2.20-2.80
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.