Strontium Titanate and Caledonite 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
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Strontium Titanate and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Strontium Titanate and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.