Strontium Titanate and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
2.70-2.75
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontium Titanate and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontium Titanate and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.