Binghamite and Emerald 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
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
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.