Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.