Binghamite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Binghamite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO₂

Binghamite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Carnelian 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 Binghamite and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Binghamite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.