Binghamite and Mimetite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
7.10
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[10 1 1] Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Binghamite and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Binghamite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Binghamite and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.