Binghamite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Binghamite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Binghamite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Binghamite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.