cubic Simulant diamond simulant
Strontium Titanate (Faceted)
SrTiO3
Crystal Structure
#! Species: Strontium Titanate
#! System: Cubic (m3m)
#! Habit: Perovskite cube
cubic[m3m]:{100}
cubic
m3m
{100}
Quick Facts
Hardness
5.5
Specific Gravity
5.13
Refractive Index
2.409
Optical Character
Isotropic
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Open in PlaygroundPhysical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)5.5
Specific Gravity5.13
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreAdamantine
Optical Properties
Refractive Index2.409
Optical CharacterIsotropic
Dispersion0.19
FluorescenceInert
Origin & Identification
OriginSimulant
Growth MethodFlame Fusion
First Produced1953
Diagnostic FeaturesExtremely high dispersion (0.190), spectral fire far exceeds diamond, low hardness (5.5), easily scratched, thermal probe reads non-diamond, very rare in modern trade
Colours
Colourless
Common Inclusions
Gas bubbles
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Open in PlaygroundNatural Counterpart
The natural gem this simulant imitates
Related Minerals
Other minerals in the cubic system
