Zircon and Strontium Titanate Physical Properties

Zircon and Strontium Titanate Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Strontium Titanate chemical formula.

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

Zircon and Strontium Titanate Specific Gravity

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