Agalmatolite and Galena Physical Properties

Agalmatolite

Galena

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbS

Agalmatolite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Agalmatolite and Galena Specific Gravity

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