Fluorite and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
6.23
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
2.5-2.75
  
Chemical Composition
CaF2
  
PbS
  
Fluorite and Galena Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Galena chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Fluorite and Galena Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.