Steatite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Steatite

Hiddenite

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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

2.20-2.803.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Steatite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Steatite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.