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Galena and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Galena and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Galena and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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