Chrysoprase and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.91-4.73
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoprase and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.