Steatite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Steatite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.803.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Steatite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

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Steatite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.