Binghamite and Zircon Physical Properties

Binghamite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ZrSiO₄

Binghamite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Binghamite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Binghamite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Binghamite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Binghamite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.