Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.