Binghamite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Binghamite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaF₂

Binghamite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Binghamite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.