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Emerald and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Starlite Specific Gravity

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