Boleite and Galena Physical Properties

Boleite

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

5.056.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

PbS

Boleite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Boleite and Galena Specific Gravity

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