Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.