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Binghamite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Binghamite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Binghamite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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