Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.