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Starlite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.733.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Starlite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Starlite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.