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Galena and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.756-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.