Starlite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

Starlite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.