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Galena and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.757
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.