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Starlite and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.731.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.