Ammolite and Galena Physical Properties

Ammolite

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.806.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

PbS

Ammolite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Ammolite and Galena Specific Gravity

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