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Binghamite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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Binghamite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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