Steatite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
  
3.17-3.24
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
9-9.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Steatite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Steatite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.