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Dumortierite and Galena Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
PbS

Dumortierite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Dumortierite and Galena Specific Gravity

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