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Citrine and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
6.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbS

Citrine and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Galena chemical formula.

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

Citrine and Galena Specific Gravity

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