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Galena and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
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1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO2

Galena and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Galena and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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