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Steatite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.