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Corundum and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Starlite Specific Gravity

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