Carnelian and Galena Physical Properties

Carnelian

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

6.23

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5-2.75

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

PbS

Carnelian and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Carnelian and Galena Specific Gravity

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