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Chalcedony and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Starlite Specific Gravity

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