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Starlite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite 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   
2.20-2.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Starlite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Starlite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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