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Morion and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Morion and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Morion and Galena Specific Gravity

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