Strontium Titanate and Zircon Physical Properties

Strontium Titanate

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.11-5.15

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZrSiO₄

Strontium Titanate and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontium Titanate and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Strontium Titanate and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontium Titanate and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontium Titanate and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontium Titanate is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.