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Galena and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
7   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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