Steatite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
  
3.84
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
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
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.