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Vlasovite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vlasovite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Starlite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Starlite Specific Gravity

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

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