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Binghamite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.58-2.91  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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Binghamite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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