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Binghamite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeAs

Binghamite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Binghamite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.