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Antimony trioxide and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Sb2O3  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Antimony trioxide and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Antimony trioxide and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antimony trioxide and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antimony trioxide and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antimony trioxide is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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