Prase and Starlite Physical Properties

Prase

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.64-2.693.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Prase and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Prase and Starlite Specific Gravity

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