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Binghamite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Binghamite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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