Galena and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.23
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
PbS
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Galena and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Galena and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Galena and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.