Cristinite and Starlite Physical Properties

Cristinite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.63.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cristinite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cristinite 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 Cristinite and Starlite chemical formula.

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

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Cristinite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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