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Feldspar 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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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbS

Feldspar and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Galena chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Feldspar and Galena Specific Gravity

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