Steatite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Steatite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Steatite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.