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Steatite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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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
2.20-2.802.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.