Steatite and Quartz Physical Properties

Steatite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Steatite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Steatite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.