Verdelite and Strontium Titanate Physical Properties

Verdelite and Strontium Titanate Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Strontium Titanate 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 Verdelite and Strontium Titanate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
• Chemical formula of Strontium Titanate- SrTiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Verdelite and Strontium Titanate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Strontium Titanate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Strontium Titanate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 5.11-5.15 whereas that of Strontium Titanate is 5.11-5.15.