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Galena and Topaz 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
6.233.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.758
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Galena and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Galena and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.