Starlite and Adularia Physical Properties

Starlite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Adularia 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 Starlite and Adularia chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Starlite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.