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Antimony trioxide and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Sb2O3  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Antimony trioxide and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Antimony trioxide and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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