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Galena and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
7   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Galena and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Galena and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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