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Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Sb2O3  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite 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 Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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