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Amethyst and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbS

Amethyst and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Amethyst and Galena Specific Gravity

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