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Galena and Prase Opal 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.231.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.755-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.