Steatite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Steatite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.802.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Steatite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.