Starlite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Starlite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.734.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Starlite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Starlite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.