Steatite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
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Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.