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Binghamite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Binghamite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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