Chrysotile and Galena Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.636.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

PbS

Chrysotile and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Chrysotile and Galena Specific Gravity

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