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Starlite and Sellaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.91-4.733.14-3.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.