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Anatase and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Anatase and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Starlite chemical formula.

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Anatase and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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