Strontium Titanate and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
3.2-3.4
Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Strontium Titanate and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.