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Galena and Anglesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.4 Durability
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1.7 Specific Gravity
6.236.30-6.39
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]
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.753-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.11 Chemical Composition
PbS
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.