Galena and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Galena

Orbicular jasper

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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

6.23Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.75Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

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Galena and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Galena and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.