Starlite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Starlite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Starlite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Starlite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.