Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.