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Galena and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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