Agate and Starlite Physical Properties

Agate

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.91-4.73

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Agate and Starlite Specific Gravity

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