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Thomsonite and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Starlite 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 Thomsonite and Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.