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Galena and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
CaMgSi2O6

Galena and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Galena and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.