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Galena and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Aegirine 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 Galena and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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