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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A white to gray mineral containing | + | A white to gray mineral containing antimony oxide. Valentinite is mined in Algeria, Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Mexico, and the U.S. (Nevada, Montana). It is also formed by theoxidation of stibnite. Valentinite is used as an opacifier in ceramic enamels. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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antimony trioxide; white antimony | antimony trioxide; white antimony | ||
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| − | + | Orthorhombic crystals. luster=adamantine Streak=white | |
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| − | | 5.57-5.76 | + | | 5.57-5.76 |
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| − | == | + | == Additional Information == |
| − | + | Webminerals: [http://webmineral.com/data/Valentinite.shtml Valentinite] | |
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| + | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 64 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 64 | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
| − | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentinite (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) | + | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentinite (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) |
* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 23 June 2022
Description
A white to gray mineral containing antimony oxide. Valentinite is mined in Algeria, Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Mexico, and the U.S. (Nevada, Montana). It is also formed by theoxidation of stibnite. Valentinite is used as an opacifier in ceramic enamels.
Synonyms and Related Terms
antimony trioxide; white antimony
Other Properties
Orthorhombic crystals. luster=adamantine Streak=white
| Composition | Sb2O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1209-64-4 |
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 - 3.0 |
| Density | 5.57-5.76 |
| Molecular Weight | 291.5 |
Additional Information
Webminerals: Valentinite
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 64
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentinite (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997