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Shigaite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Shigaite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Starlite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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