Steatite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Steatite

Friedelite

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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

2.20-2.803.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Steatite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.