Steatite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Steatite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Steatite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Steatite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.