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Galena and Prase 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
6.232.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.757
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Prase 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.