Galena and Augite Physical Properties

Galena

Augite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.233.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.755.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Galena and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Galena and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.