Steatite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Steatite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.803.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Steatite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Steatite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.