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Aquamarine 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbS

Aquamarine and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Aquamarine and Galena Specific Gravity

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