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Steatite and Sogdianite 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
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Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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2.77-2.90
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{0001} Perfect
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(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

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