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Galena and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
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 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.

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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.

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