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Anglesite 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
6.30-6.396.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
PbS

Anglesite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Anglesite and Galena Specific Gravity

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