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Starlite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.731.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Starlite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Starlite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.