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Galena and Aquamarine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Be3Al2SiO6

Galena and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Galena and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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