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Galena and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.755
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.