Steatite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Steatite

Oligoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Steatite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Steatite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.