Binghamite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Binghamite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Binghamite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Binghamite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.