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Steatite
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Steatite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

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
2.20-2.803.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Steatite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Steatite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.