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Jadeite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.386.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Jadeite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Galena 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 Jadeite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Jadeite and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.