Galena and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.23
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
PbS
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Galena and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Galena and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Galena and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.