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Chondrodite and Galena Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.206.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Chondrodite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Chondrodite and Galena Specific Gravity

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