Fibrolite and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
6.23
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5-2.75
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
PbS
  
Fibrolite and Galena Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Galena chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Fibrolite and Galena Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.