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Galena and Citrine Physical Properties

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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
6.232.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.757
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO2

Galena and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Galena and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.