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Galena and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Galena and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Galena and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.