Galena and Boleite Physical Properties

Galena

Boleite

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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

6.235.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.753-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Galena and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Galena and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.