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Steatite and Soapstone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.20-2.80
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Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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-9999
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None
2.5
Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2

Steatite and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

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Steatite and Soapstone Specific Gravity

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