Steatite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Steatite

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.805.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Steatite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.