Starlite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Starlite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.731.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Starlite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Starlite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.