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Steatite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
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[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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4-5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Steatite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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