Steatite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Steatite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Steatite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.