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Adularia and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Starlite 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 Adularia and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adularia and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.