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Ettringite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.77
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbS

Ettringite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Ettringite and Galena Specific Gravity

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