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Charoite and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
6.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
PbS   

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Charoite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Galena chemical formula.

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Charoite and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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