Strontium Titanate and Fluorite Physical Properties

Strontium Titanate

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.11-5.153.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

CaF₂

Strontium Titanate and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontium Titanate and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Strontium Titanate and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.