Pyrrhotite and Starlite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.653.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Starlite chemical formula.

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

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Pyrrhotite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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