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Steatite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
4.014
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Steatite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.