Strontium Titanate and Hibschite Physical Properties

Strontium Titanate and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontium Titanate and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Strontium Titanate and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.