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Galena and Clinochlore 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
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Galena and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Galena and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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