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Edenite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Binghamite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Edenite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Binghamite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

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

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