Starlite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Starlite

Tremolite

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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

3.91-4.732.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Starlite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Starlite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Starlite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Starlite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Starlite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.