Starlite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Starlite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.91-4.732.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Starlite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Starlite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.