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Sogdianite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
3.91-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sogdianite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Starlite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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