Amber and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
6.23
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2.5-2.75
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
PbS
  
Amber and Galena Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Galena chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Amber and Galena Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.
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