Steatite and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Steatite

Rhodizite

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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

2.20-2.803.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Steatite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Steatite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.