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Binghamite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase 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   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Binghamite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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