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Starlite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Starlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73   
3.09   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Starlite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Starlite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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