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Chalcedony and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.706.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbS

Chalcedony and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Galena chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Galena Specific Gravity

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