Brucite and Galena Physical Properties

Brucite

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.396.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

PbS

Brucite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Brucite and Galena Specific Gravity

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