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Quartz and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Starlite Specific Gravity

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