Boleite and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
6.23
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5-2.75
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
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.