Binghamite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Binghamite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Binghamite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Binghamite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.