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Galena and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.232.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.756.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO2

Galena and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Galena and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.