Galena and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Galena

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.233.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.756-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Galena and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Galena and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.