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Galena and Variscite 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
6.232.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.754-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Galena and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Galena and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.