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Williamsite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Binghamite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Williamsite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Binghamite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

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

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