Starlite and Carletonite 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

3.91-4.732.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Starlite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Starlite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.