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Galena and Chrome-Chalcedony 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
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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