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Galena and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
KAlSi3O8   

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Galena and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Amazonite 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 Galena and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Galena and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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