Starlite and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73
3.2-3.4
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Starlite and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Starlite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Starlite and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.