Variscite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
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Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Variscite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Steatite 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 Variscite and Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Variscite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.