Strontium Titanate and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.