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Eosphorite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbS

Eosphorite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Eosphorite and Galena Specific Gravity

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