Antimony trioxide and Gedrite Physical Properties

Antimony trioxide and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Antimony trioxide- Sb2O3
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Antimony trioxide and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.