Antimony trioxide and Gahnite Physical Properties

Antimony trioxide and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Antimony trioxide- Sb2O3
• Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Antimony trioxide and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.