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Galena and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.