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Galena and Jadeite Physical Properties

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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
6.233.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.756.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.