Strontium Titanate and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontium Titanate and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Albite 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 Strontium Titanate and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontium Titanate and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.