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Galena and Chiastolite Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Galena and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Galena and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.