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Friedelite and Binghamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Friedelite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

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