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Galena and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Galena and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Galena and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.