Home
×

Clintonite
Clintonite

Binghamite
Binghamite



ADD
Compare
X
Clintonite
X
Binghamite

Clintonite and Binghamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clintonite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Binghamite 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 Clintonite and Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clintonite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.