Galena and Barite Physical Properties

Galena

Barite

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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

6.234.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.753-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

BaSO4

Galena and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Galena and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.