Binghamite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
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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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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.