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Galena and Tigers Eye 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
6.23
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiO2

Galena and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Galena and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.