Axinite and Galena Physical Properties

Axinite

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

3.26-3.366.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

PbS

Axinite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Axinite and Galena Specific Gravity

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