Steatite and Rossmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
3
Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
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None
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Steatite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Steatite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.