Galena and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.23
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
PbS
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Galena and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Galena and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Galena and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.