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Steatite and Sunstone 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
2.20-2.80
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Steatite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Steatite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.