Steatite and Periclase Physical Properties

Steatite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.803.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Steatite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Steatite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.