Steatite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Steatite

Kunzite

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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

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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 Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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

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Steatite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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