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Binghamite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Binghamite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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