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Baryte and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Antimony trioxide and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.3-5  
-9999  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
-  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Sb2O3  

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Baryte and Antimony trioxide Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Antimony trioxide 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 Baryte and Antimony trioxide chemical formula.

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Baryte and Antimony trioxide Specific Gravity

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

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