Steatite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Steatite

Thomsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Steatite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Steatite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.