Strontium Titanate and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Strontium Titanate and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Strontium Titanate and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.