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Binghamite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4  

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

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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.

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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.

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