Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
5.11-5.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate 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 Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Strontium Titanate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 5.11-5.15 whereas that of Strontium Titanate is 5.11-5.15.