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Steatite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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2.20-2.80
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Perfect
-9999
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
Brittle
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-
1.91
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Indistinct
3.5
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

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