Spinel and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.91-4.73
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.