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Adamite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.486.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
PbS

Adamite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Adamite and Galena Specific Gravity

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