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Feldspar and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
6.23   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
two or three   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbS   

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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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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.

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