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Amazonite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.576.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
PbS

Amazonite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Galena 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 Amazonite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Amazonite and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.