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Dioptase and Galena Physical Properties

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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
3.25-3.356.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbS

Dioptase and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Dioptase and Galena Specific Gravity

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