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Spinel and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.91-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Starlite Specific Gravity

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