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Galena and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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