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Garnet 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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