Starlite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Starlite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.737.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Starlite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Starlite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.