Strontium Titanate and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.11-5.15
  
2.65
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Strontium Titanate and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontium Titanate and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Strontium Titanate and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.