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Galena and Almandine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.757-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.