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Binghamite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties


Mother of Pearl and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.65-2.87   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Binghamite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.

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