Binghamite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Binghamite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Binghamite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Binghamite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.