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Microlite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Microlite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Starlite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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