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Ajoite and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
6.23   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
PbS   

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Ajoite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Galena chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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