Starlite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73
3.32-3.47
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
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Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Starlite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Starlite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Starlite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.