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Starlite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.732.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Starlite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Starlite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.