Starlite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.732.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Starlite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Starlite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.