Starlite and Herderite Physical Properties

Starlite

Herderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.732.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Starlite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.