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Topaz 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
3.49-3.576.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
PbS

Topaz and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Galena chemical formula.

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

Topaz and Galena Specific Gravity

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