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Galena and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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